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Graphic Recording

Brief Description:

Graphic recording involves capturing on large-sized paper using artwork, words, images and colour participants ideas.

Description:

Graphic recording is a method that is used to record meetings, and other group events, in words and pictures on large displays. Capturing the work of the group in this way is used to facilitate productivity and understanding in a group situation.

Used For:

  • Recording meetings and conferences.
  • For presentations.
  • For teaching.

Suitable participants:

Graphic Recording is most suited to businesses or organisations.

Cost:

Low/Medium

Costs depend on the size of the event. For businesses putting on larger workshops fees are a result of hosting:

  • Travel
  • Food
  • Facilities
  • Materials

For organisations hosting smaller events inhouse these fees would be lower though.


Time Requirements:

Usually takes the form of a workshop over 1 day.

When To Use / What It Can Deliver:

  • Develops a companies or departments vision in words and pictures.
  • To encourage strategic thinking.
  • To help understanding on an issue.

When Not To Use / What It Cannot Deliver:

  • For more complex, divisive issues.
  • For sensitive or private meetings.

Strengths:

  • The whole picture can be seen at a glance.
  • Links can be identified and further drawn out at a later date.
  • Participants get involved and encouraged to contribute.
  • Can help foster new meanings and insights.

Weaknesses:

  • Can require a skiller drawer to produce results.
  • Other alternatives may be quicker.

Origin:

Graphic Recording, along with other facilitation techniques, first took off in the San Francisco of the United States during the mid 1960's and 1970's. This was at a time when the area was rich with new ideas and business opportunities.

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Restrictions In Use


None

Further Information

For further information, please see:

http://www.theworldcafe.com/graphics.htm

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